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Dual-key Do-over
The Straits Times
|March 22, 2025
This couple's expansive apartment in St Thomas Walk combines two units into one
While the couple who own this four-bedroom apartment in St Thomas Walk enjoy the luxury of space, the existing configuration of the 1,690 sq ft unit did not suit their lifestyle.
For instance, each of the dual-key apartment's two sections had their own dining areas, but these were too small for the hosting that the couple, who are in their early 30s and work in the medical field, planned on doing.
When revamping the layout, interior design studio Home Philosophy's founder Rashi Tulshyan and lead designer Melissa Wan retained some features which were still in good condition, such as the marble flooring.
The private lift lobby opens into the former living and dining area in the smaller unit, which has been converted into a study.The entrance foyer and study are connected, with glass doors installed so the space feels bright and welcoming.
This story is from the March 22, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
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